A Child Development Specialist works under the direction of a Child Development Center Management to plan and implement effective development strategies that will concentrate on appropriate curriculum programs for children ranging from infant to ten-year-old. Some of the essential tasks that are mentioned on the Child Development Specialist Resume include – developing and managing health development and education program, evaluating and monitoring children’s emotional and physical growth, tracking progress and documenting activities; interacting with parents regularly, and consulting with healthcare professionals and referring families to providers such as social service agencies.
Whatever may be the work setting, the candidates applying for this role are supposed to exhibit these capacities in the resume – a solid understanding of theories and major concepts of psychology, understanding the challenges faced by children having development disabilities, and a good recognition skill of socio-cultural diversity. By honing the above-mentioned skills and getting a college degree in relevant field, one can get positioned as a Child Development Specialist.
Summary : Seeking to secure a full-time position with an organization that requires a qualified professional with the abilities to effectively assess, coordinate, and monitor services in order to improve the social and psychological functioning of individuals and their families.
Skills : Driving, MS Office, Data Entry.
Description :
Worked in classrooms ranging from 5-10 children a day developing learning skills associated with pre-school and school-age development.
Routinely opened and prepared daycare facility for everyday functions including preparations of individual rooms, and meal perpetration for breakfast and lunch.
Routinely closed daycare facility overseeing the cleanliness of the facility before closing and locking doors.
Received payments from customers daily and made weekly payment deposits at the local banking facility.
Regularly met with families and children in their home or community to perform initial intake interviews, psychosocial assessments, and ongoing mental health support.
Assessed the social-emotional development of children through formal and informal observations and measures.
Planned and implemented behavioral and social-emotional interventions to support secure attachment.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
HS
Child Development Specialist I Resume
Objective : An experienced professional capable of handling a wide range of administrative functions and very reliable. Work with the Department of Children Services to assist mothers in reuniting with their children.
Skills : Preschhol Class Certification, Toddler Class Certification, Excellent Organizational Skills.
Description :
Directly supervise childcare assistants, volunteers, and resident workers in the center.
Conduct intakes, initial and on-going assessments and develop individual parenting treatment plans for each resident and their child.
Conduct ongoing developmental, emotional, physical assessments of each child: identity, establish and implement treatment goals for each mother/child.
Conduct day-to-day training on parenting skills to program participants while assigned to work in the center.
Facilitate parenting skills classes and individual parenting training to program participants.
Direct care work for children with mental health disabilities aid in daily activities.
Attend weekly update meetings and monthly team meetings.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MA
Child Development Specialist-Director Resume
Summary : Possess demonstrated leadership capabilities and strong interpersonal communication in program management, crisis intervention, and counseling. Committed and passionate about working with youth and families in an educational, recreational, and or social service setting.
Skills : Microsoft, Youth Development, Case Management.
Description :
Planned and facilitated structured and age-appropriate programs for youth ages 6-10.
Created a curriculum for youth that met the physical, psychological and emotional needs of youth at a critical developmental period.
Created, managed and sustained annual budget of $700,000for staffing program supplies and building maintenance.
Managed the facility that encompassed a gymnasium, games room, art room, Teen Center Child Development Center, Computer labs and credit union.
Developed, implemented, and evaluated life-enhancing programs that focused on academics achievement, literacy, alcohol, and drug abuse prevention
Established collaborations with community agencies that support the goal of developing and impacting the youth and families in a positive manner.
Motivated, trained and empowered superior work teams to meet the challenges of working with youth that produced positive youth development outcomes.
Advocated for youth and families in crisis intervention, behavior modification, and family support services.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BSW
Child Development Specialist II Resume
Summary : Responds promptly and accurately to customer inquiries or complaints with appropriate follow-up. Coordinate outside resources for families depending on any additional, individualized needs. Model strong team building, interpersonal, and effective organizational skills. Able to multitask and manage multiple projects. Developed effective training skills to train new staff as well as educating families on medical diagnoses and effective modification techniques in parenting.
Skills : Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Office.
Description :
Conduct initial developmental evaluations in the home on children between the ages of birth to three that have a developmental delay, mental disability, or medical diagnosis.
Determine eligibility for early childhood intervention services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition services, auditory impairment services, etc.
Help create individualized family service plans for families of children who are eligible for the program.
Provide case management monthly to parents which may consist of a wide range of resources, coping strategies, and modification techniques.
Provide specialized skills training which consists of planned activities that are developmentally age-appropriate for the child such as arts and crafts, games, or interactive play, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned by management such as attending seminars and conferences to promote services.
Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team regarding the revision of services, modification techniques, and progress on a monthly basis.
Conduct outreach in the community to promote program services and eligibility.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MA
Associate Child Development Specialist Resume
Objective : A self-motivated goal-oriented professional who possesses stamina, flexibility, organization, creativity, and leadership skills. Having a confirmed capability to improve the quality of the work environment by recommending and implementing tactics to reverse company inadequacies and improve company growth.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Records Management.
Description :
Created and implemented age-appropriate goals and objectives derived from parental requests.
Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Established and maintain effective communication and relationships with parents and children.
Responsible for producing a safe environment for children.
Organized and led activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development.
Screened, assessed and record observations and evaluations of child developments and achievements based on cognitive, social, and language development.
Transported students safely to and from various places within the local community.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Child Development Specialist-Temp Resume
Summary : An intuitive, flexible, driven, highly competent, and interested in working in a setting in which one can use knowledge, skills, and experience to contribute to, support and/or create successes.
Worked in classrooms ranging from 5-10 children a day developing learning skills associated with pre-school and school-age development.
Routinely opened and prepared daycare facility for everyday functions including preparations of individual rooms, and meal perpetration for breakfast and lunch.
Routinely closed daycare facility overseeing the cleanliness of the facility before closing and locking doors.
Received payments from customers daily and made weekly payment deposits at the local banking facility.
Facilitated growth and development in children with special needs, as well as high achieving students.
Provided counseling and support for parent-child dyads with attachment-related needs.
Transported students safely to and from various places within the local community.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
HS
Assistant Child Development Specialist Resume
Summary : Seeking to obtain a teaching position that utilizes background in child development, and early childhood care and education.
Skills : MS Office, Multi-Line Phones, Binders, Laminators, Data Entry and Scheduling Appointments.
Description :
Responsible for integrating all aspects of the early head start performance standards.
Serve as liaison with parents to create rich learning opportunities that build everyday routines that are instrumental in supporting their child's development.
Manage an extensive caseload and gather a multitude of pertinent information; including medical, dental, mental health, and other community agencies.
Administer health screenings and child development and mental health assessments.
Develop child development goals to manage and maintain proper age-appropriate development.
Refer families to other community agencies and work as a partnership to provide the necessary support.
Work with families to form a family partnership goal and work on implementing the goals.
Assist community-based agencies and educational institutions in all activities involved with the caseload.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BS
Child Development Specialist III Resume
Summary : Child Development Specialist is responsible for the hiring and training of child development specialists. This includes working with parents, teachers, coaches and other professionals to identify appropriate child development specialists for their business.
Skills : Microsoft, Excel, Child Plus, Fax.
Description :
Orientates all new families into the Child Development Program.
Ensures that all immunization records are kept up-to-date and in each child's file.
Meets with the parent regularly to discuss the child's progress and create individualized goals for each child.
Review each child's case record on a monthly basis.
Provides documentation of participant activities to authorized third parties pertaining to family/child.
Provides a yearly CD Program evaluation to be completed by the parents.
Responsible for assisting in daily routines for the residents, as well as helping manage the classroom during school days.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MA
Jr. Child Development Specialist Resume
Objective : Professional Child Development Specialist is now looking to start a new career path in the field of administration.
Skills : MS Office, Records & Data Management, Interpersonal Skills.
Description :
Provide recommendations to staff using the core curriculum and supporting educational materials.
Assist in de-development, coordination, and implementation of employee orientation and on-going training.
Serve as lead in the planning and coordination of events, all staff meetings, and community resource fairs.
Develop and provide ongoing training to meet program needs and ensure contract compliance.
Maintain staff training files in accordance with policies and procedures.
Monitor developmental screening results and follow up with staff regarding any concerns or delays and document action suggested.
Intervene with appropriate developmental activities necessary to address developmental delays or concerns and helps to create an action plan for parenting deficits.
Provide direct linkages and support to participants in an effort to strengthen the families served by the program.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
B.Ed
Child Development Specialist-Head Resume
Headline : Seeking to attain a position within the company, organization, or agency. Looking forward to working with a company that promotes quality products and services, and provides the opportunity to meet and exceed assigned goals.
Skills : Attentive to Quality and Detail, QA, Interpersonal Skills.
Description :
Assist in the planning and implementation of high-quality classroom services.
Manage a designated classroom site and collaborates within the context of a neighborhood/center team.
Arrange utilize the classroom and outdoor environment to meet the needs of the children and their families.
Plan and implement the developmentally appropriate practice, child guidance that adheres to the program policy and procedures.
Plan individualized goals for the children to collaborate with parents.
Incorporate nutrition, preventive health, personal hygiene and safety into daily classroom routines and activities.
Adheres to a classroom management approach that is positive and consistent to meet the needs of the children.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate
Assistant Child Development Specialist Resume
Summary : Young professional and graduate student seeking to fill a counseling position. Detail-orientated troubleshooter who gets to the root of the problem quickly.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Databases, Spreadsheets, Desktop Publishing.
Description :
Plans, implements, and supervises children's individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills.
Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness, self-care, caring for own clothing, and picking up and putting away toys and books.
Provides instruction, supervision, encouragement, and reinforcement to families according to stated goals.
Regularly accesses and documents parent-child interactions.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of child care services.
Helps with the hiring of new daycare employees, and accountable for their training.
Provides developmental intervention to developmentally delayed children 0-3 years of age.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MA
Child Development Specialist Resume
Summary : Multifaceted Child Development Specialist with extensive experience in business turnarounds and start-ups, utilizing broad-based knowledge and operational acumen for the establishment of innovative business initiatives.
Skills : Windows, Microsoft Word, Fluent Speaker, Great Teamwork, Problem-Solving, and Communication.
Description :
Provide developmental intervention to developmentally delayed children 0-3 years of age.
Experience consisting of parent training, hands-on educational stimulation, assessing and monitoring global development as well as accessing and utilizing community resources.
Ongoing report writing and evaluations on a daily, monthly, quarterly and transitioning out basis.
Collaborate with colleagues to best serve families of all backgrounds and needs.
Providing intervention and seeing progression within the lives of both young children and assisting their families along the path.
Writing daily reports to monitor progress and the need for additional services.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of child care services.
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